Ricardo Avila
About Ricardo Avila
Ricardo Avila is a Product Engineering Specialist with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain management. He has worked for notable companies including Motorola, NXP, and ON Semiconductor, utilizing various statistical and data management tools throughout his career.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Ricardo Avila has been employed at ON Semiconductor as a Product Engineering Specialist since 2011. In this role, he focuses on managing the introduction of new semiconductor products to production. His responsibilities include ensuring quality, yield, and margin improvement throughout the product lifecycle. Avila utilizes his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry to lead continuous improvement programs for mature products, implementing design enhancements and material changes as necessary.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Industry
Prior to his current position, Avila worked at NXP as a Product Engineering Specialist from 2001 to 2011. He also held the role of Product Engineering Specialist at Motorola from 1995 to 1997 and served as the Final Test and Packaging Equipment Engineering Manager at Motorola from 1983 to 1995. His diverse experience across these roles has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and product engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Avila studied Business Administration at the University of Phoenix, earning a Bachelor of Science degree between 1983 and 1995. He also completed an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Technology at Rio Salado Community College from 1981 to 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in managing product engineering processes and utilizing statistical software for data analysis in semiconductor manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Tools
Avila is proficient in using statistical software such as DataPower and in-house data warehousing tools for analyzing complex semiconductor manufacturing data. He is skilled in Agile Product Data Management and MatrixOne, which he uses for managing Bill of Material updates and document submissions. Additionally, he is experienced in using the Windows Office Suite for communication, presentation, and documentation of engineering reports.
Communication and Leadership Abilities
Ricardo Avila is capable of effective communication in both small local team meetings and larger virtual teams. He utilizes conference calling and web conferencing tools to facilitate collaboration. His leadership experience includes guiding continuous improvement programs for semiconductor products, demonstrating his ability to manage teams and projects effectively.